How to define global variables using scripts

[obaid_shirwani]

Hi folks,

I want to declare and use self defined global variables across a complete test flow execution. The Test Flows encompass multiple script (JScript) files and multiple functions (I dont want to use Project or Project Suite Variables).

I tried to do the following but its not working:

//Defined a script file variables.sj. This file had this code:

var myGlobalVariable = 9;
Log.Message("01. Global value of 'myGlobalVariable': " + myGlobalVariable);

function setVariables()
{
myGlobalVariable = 10;
Log.Message("02. Local value of 'myGlobalVariable': " + myGlobalVariable);
}

Log.Message("03. Global value of 'myGlobalVariable': " + loginArray);

//Defined another script file useGlobalVariables.sj. This file had this code:

//USEUNIT variables

function useGlobalVariablesFunction()
{
variables.setVariables();

//I know this function above will not set the values outside its scope.

log.Message("Calling global variable: " + variables.myGlobalVariable);
}

Executing the function 'useGlobalVariablesFunction' throws an error: 'Object doesn't support this property or method'

Regards,

OS

[HKosova]

Assuming

Log.Message("03. Global value of 'myGlobalVariable': " + loginArray);
// should be myGlobalVariable

is just a typo, your code works fine:

Nothing in this example would cause the error you're describing. Is this the actual code you're using? Do you use unique names for script units, functions and variables?

[obaid_shirwani]

Thank you for the response Helen.

Yes, it was a type.

Yes, I use unique names all out (Functions signatures / file names / variables etc)

Executing the function: 'useGlobalVariablesFunction' is throwing an error for me.

[obaid_shirwani · Accepted solution]

Issue resolved. It was a typo error 😞 my bad

[HKosova]

No problem, glad you got it resolved.